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A commonsensical and time-tested guide to parenthood that has been world-famous for years, Dr. Spock’s Baby & Childcare In India is specifically designed for families in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Summary Of The Book Dr. Spock is known for his revolutionizing works in child care and development, and this edition has been designed to cater to the needs of parents in and around the Indian subcontinent. Dr. Spock’s Baby & Childcare In India is an expert amalgamation of several Indian paediatricians, keeping in mind the different cultural traditions and practices of childcare. This edition maintains the spirit and compassion of Dr. Spock and intersperses it with culturally sound advice and tips. Scenarios like the active involvement of Indian grandparents in the raising of their grandchild, and if you hail from an orthodox and traditional family, should you raise your child the same way? have been discussed. It provides in-depth and factual information on all the different aspects of raising a child, in addition to offering clarity to new mothers on the various doubts and vexations they harbour. The tried and tested methods and wisdom of Dr. Spock has been tailored in accordance with the different practices and cultural traditions, and contains current and updated medical practices. Dr. Spock’s Baby & Childcare in India has been specially adapted for the Indian market for the first time ever in this edition. The original book, Dr. Spock’s Baby and Childcare, was first published in 1946 and has been translated into thirty-nine languages ever since, in addition to selling fifty million copies worldwide. About The Authors Benjamin McLane Spock, born in 1903, was an acclaimed American paediatrician and author, popularly considered to be one of the best-known child care experts. He has authored The Common Sense Book of Baby and Child Care and Dr. Spock on Vietnam. Born in Connecticut, Spock studied Literature and History at Yale University. He was also a part of a rowing team that won the gold at the 1924 Olympics. He went on to study at the Yale School of Medicine for two years before transferring to Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons. He was married twice, first to Jane Cheney and thereafter to Mary Morgan. He died in 1998 in his home in California. Dr. Robert Needlman, born in Chicago, is an American paediatrician and an author. He has authored Dr. Spock’s Baby Basics. He graduated from Yale University and procured his MD from Yale Medical School. He founded ‘Reach Out and Read’, a project to promote reading aloud, and is currently working at The Dr. Spock Company as Vice President of developmental and behavioural paediatrics. He has written regularly for Drspock.com Dr. Abdulla Gori is a paediatrician based in Cleveland, with almost three decades of experience in paediatrics. He graduated from University of Kerala Medical College.